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XY Positioning System For Tire-Coupled Road Simulators: Application Notes

The document describes an XY positioning system from MTS that allows quick and accurate adjustment of a tire-coupled road simulator to accommodate different vehicle sizes. The positioning system is available in manual, powered, or automated variations to adjust the track width and wheel base. It provides a range of adjustment of +/- 300mm or +/- 750mm when installed on both the front and rear of a simulator.

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XY Positioning System For Tire-Coupled Road Simulators: Application Notes

The document describes an XY positioning system from MTS that allows quick and accurate adjustment of a tire-coupled road simulator to accommodate different vehicle sizes. The positioning system is available in manual, powered, or automated variations to adjust the track width and wheel base. It provides a range of adjustment of +/- 300mm or +/- 750mm when installed on both the front and rear of a simulator.

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XY Positioning System for Tire-Coupled Road Simulators

If your testing involves a wide variety of vehicle sizes, an MTS XY Positioning System will allow you to quickly and accurately adjust your MTS Model 320 Tire-Coupled Road Simulator to accommodate the physical dimensions of your test specimen. MTS XY Positioning Systems are available in manual, powered or automated variations. Or, as an alternative, purchase a variant that meets your needs today and allows you to add functionality later.

Application Notes For systems with actuators 50 kN (11 kip) or smaller Track width range of +/- 300 mm (11.8 in) per system Wheel base range of +/- 750 mm (29.5 in) or +/- 1500 mm (59 in) when installed on front and rear Adjustment speed of 380 mm/min (15 in/min) Hydraulic requirement of 38 liters/min (10 gpm) at 90 Bar (1000 psi) MTS makes use of the hydraulic power already available in your lab to power the non-manual versions of the positioner.

Positioner Description Two track-width adjustment units Two track-width units combined with wheel base adjustment units Manual Full range of adjustment Manual clamps Adjustment by hand or powered wrench Powered Hydraulic manifold with hoses to connect between manifold and motors Automated hydraulic clamps to hold position Pendant to control for actuator placement Automated Hydraulic manifold with hoses to connect between manifold and motors Automated hydraulic clamps to hold position Pedestal control station to select pre-set positions PC interface for system setup (to enter up to 10 positions) and control of system from the systems operator position Interlocks with MTS simulation controller to assure coordinated control of the XY Positioner and Simulator For More Information For pricing, selection assistance or more information, e-mail [email protected] or contact your MTS sales representative.

MTS Systems Corporation 14000 Technology Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2290 USA Telephone: 1-952-937-4000 Toll Free: 1-800-328-2255 Fax: 1-952-937-4515 E-mail: [email protected] www.mts.com ISO 9001 Certified QMS Specifications subject to change without notice. MTS is a registered trademark of MTS Systems Corporation within the United States. This trademark may be protected in other countries. RTM No. 211177. 2010 MTS Systems Corporation. 100-176-511a XYPositioner Printed in U.S.A. 3/10

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